Tech
The U.S. Department of Commerce is dedicated to increasing information and communications technologies (ICT) exports. We do this by strengthening the global competitiveness of these industries through industry analysis, trade policy development, trade promotion, and addressing trade barriers. The U.S. Department of Commerce works with businesses that use the digital economy to deliver their products and services. We provide international market research, procurement leads, and trade events tailored to accelerate their international growth.
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The largest digital infrastructure event in Africa and an anchor of the Africa Tech Festival, AfricaCom connects business leaders, tech experts, policymakers, and investors, all at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation.
Central Europe's leading industrial event, focusing on Industry 4.0, digitalization, and the circular economy. It attracts professionals and top management, with 80% influencing business investments, and features exhibitors from over 40 countries. The fair includes conferences, seminars, and workshops, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in machinery, electrical engineering, and sustainable industry trends.
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Tech Market Intelligence
The Government of Moldova, through the Moldova Electronic Governance Agency, is launching an ambitious project to develop a cutting-edge e-notary platform.
Thailand’s $800M digital education initiative (Anywhere Anytime) offers U.S. businesses opportunities to supply electronic devices for 600,000 students.
Saudi Arabia is actively embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its tourism sector.
Additional Resources
OICT’s Team provides industry and trade policy expertise to support U.S. suppliers of the hardware that enables the digital economy. These products range from semiconductors powering electronic devices like phones and computers, to the data center equipment that makes cloud computing possible.
The Office of Digital Services Industries (ODSI) evaluates the global environment for digital services, addresses foreign market trade and investment barriers, and promotes trade policies to increase the global competitiveness of the U.S. digital services industry.
The APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System was developed by APEC economies with input and assistance from industry and civil society to build consumer, business and regulator trust in cross-border flows of personal information.